Most new moms and dads can't wait to offer their baby a teething cookie. There's just something magical about watching your little one "gumming" a teething biscuit, discovering that there's more to life than just liquid and pureed foods.

But at what age can a parent offer their baby a teething cookie? "Teething biscuits probably should not be given to babies until they really can chew them," says Sanna James Delmonico, a dietitian from Napa, Calif. She says that while most store-bought brands are crumbly enough that a 7-month-old baby could "gum" off a piece, this could be a choking hazard.

Because every baby develops differently and is ready for new challenges at different times, the best advice is to discuss it with your pediatrician. "When she is ready for teething biscuits, make sure you are there and watching her to minimize the risk of choking," says Delmonico.

Here are some easy recipes for homemade teething biscuits to try on your baby once she is ready to use those gums and newly emerging teeth!

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